Some of you attended the 'Elevate' study session Monday afternoon with Adam, the presenter. He presented a great many useful tips to maximise your exam results by increasing your study skills. For others, you've already got your mind set on apprenticeships and maybe you think 'this doesn't apply to me'.

But, read on, because apprentices have their own issues to face. Do you already have an apprenticeship? Well done, are you going to finish what you started? More information about this can be found right here.

A plan is your highway to success. This plan is realistic and attainable. It takes you from where you are now, to where you want to be. Like they say; when you fail to plan, you plan to fail. If the dream is the foundation, then the plan is the architect’s drawing. You can start taking baby steps today. The energy you create will connect you to a path that will show you how to achieve your dream. Just Start.

Successful People are willing to work hard:

We’re not talking about hard work. Successful people don’t always need to work hard, but the key word is “willing.” They don’t procrastinate. They will do what it takes to make their dreams come true, as opposed to those who will simply give up when they think it is too much effort to achieve something valuable. When you are willing to work hard at something the end result is always that much more enjoyable.

They are focused:

You will find that you can achieve more once you begin to concentrate on your goals and objectives. You won’t

Winter time. Great time to make sure you're warm. In your school uniform. It's important that you wear your school uniform. Staff should question you if you are not in uniform. Why? Well, apart from the fact that you've signed the school policy at the start of the year and you agreed to wear it. You do know that at school we prepare you for the 'real world', the one that you'll need to work in and get a full time job? Guess what, uniform is part of this world. So get into the habit now.

Most people in rural areas probably rely on their transport quite a bit. To run their business or to travel to the nearest town or city. There's no public transport which means it's very important to look after your vehicles.…

It was a privilege to have the superb swimming coach Brad Harris come and speak to us about what he does. Not only is he a fantastic swimming coach but he is coaching paralympians (like Monique Murphy and Ahmed Kelly)…

Watch this video clip and ask yourself this: What motivates these people to do what they do? Do they get paid? Are they looking for fame? What reward do they get from doing what they do? Money, fame, sponsorship? And…

This Friday at assembly, Nigel Petrie [ex-student] will be speaking about his experiences after CTS - including his quest to break a land speed record on his modified motorbike in the documentary FLATs. If you haven't seen it, it will…

Cobden Technical School has a zero tolerance of child abuse and as such, all care will be taken to ensure all students are safe and protected from child abuse in all school environments, during and outside school hours. Click this link to read the Cobden Technical School Child Safety statement.